Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA
Marilyn Jean Pratt
Nov 22, 2025
Marilyn Jean Pratt was born October 19, 1930, in Randalia, Iowa, daughter of Francis and Lucille (Feemster) Reese. She married Robert Lee Pratt in 1950, and they were happily married for 68 years; he preceded her in death in 2018. Marilyn was a loving wife and a very caring mother. She was a mail carrier with the United States Postal...
Osa Juanita Butikofer
Nov 14, 2025
Osa Juanita Butikofer was born March 21, 1931, in Creswell, Oregon, daughter of Warren and Ivy (Dresdan) Hill. She grew up in Elkader, and graduated from Elkader High School. During high school, Osa attended art school in Chicago. She married Lyle Butikofer on February 3, 1951, at the West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa; he preceded her in death...
Clifford Ernest Israel
Nov 13, 2025
Clifford E Israel (Cliff) changed his residence to Heaven on November 13, 2025. He died at his residence at Bickford Senior Living in Cedar Falls, lowa. Cliff was able to celebrate his 98th birthday with his family this September.
Cliff was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 18, 1927. He was proud of his 9/18/27 birthday with this numerical pattern. During his...
Kenneth "Butch" Lester Iverson Jr.
Nov 12, 2025
Kenneth "Butch" Lester Iverson Jr., of Waterloo, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UnityPoint Hospital. He was 79 years old.
Born on March 20, 1946, in Wycoff, MN, Kenneth was the son of Kenneth Sr. and Shirley (Freiheit) Iverson. He graduated from Leroy High School in Leroy, MN, in 1964. Following his graduation, Kenneth lent a hand on...
Rockney "Rocky" Allen Lesh
Nov 11, 2025
Rockney “Rocky” Lesh was born October 11, 1955, in LaPorte City, Iowa, son of Ralph “Tink” and Dorothy Jean (Pettengill) Lesh. He graduated from Waterloo West High School. Rocky married Cynthia “Cindy” Lesh on April 10, 1992, in Waterloo, Iowa; she preceded him in death on August 1, 2015.
Rocky worked at various jobs including Omega, Isle Casino, John Deere in...
Miro "Merf" Merfeld
Nov 4, 2025
Miro “Merf” Merfeld, of Ankeny, formerly of Hudson, passed away at Ramsey Village in Des Moines on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was 84 years old.
Born on January 9, 1941, in Lodz, Poland to Wladyslaw Bartosik and Marjanna (Raczkowska) Bartosik, Miro's early years were influenced by being born in Europe at the beginning of the Holocaust during World War II. After...
Andrew "Andy" Payton
Nov 2, 2025
If you knew Andy Payton, you knew a stoic, loyal presence with a big heart. You knew a man who could influence a locker room and classroom with his size, calm voice, and bigger heart. Andy married the love of his life, Abbie Vandenakker, on June 22, 2013, in Waterloo. Together, they built a life filled with laughter and little...
Linda Anne Inman
Oct 29, 2025
Linda Anne (Groenewald) Inman, of Evansdale, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 73 years old, and her heart always seemed to radiate warmth and affection towards those around her.
Born on October 13, 1952, to Daniel and Ellen (Hankins) Groenewald in Waterloo, IA, Linda's journey began in Waterloo. Linda...
Joyce Anne (Schmitt) Kalkbrenner
Oct 24, 2025
Joyce Anne Kalkbrenner (Schmitt), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and longtime resident of Waterloo, IA, died on October 24, 2025, at the age of 80 at Allen Hospital.
Joyce is survived by her siblings Jerry Schmitt, Donald (Nancy) Schmitt, Barb (Jim) Sebetka (Schmitt), Karen (Joe) Ciesielski (Schmitt), her sisters in law Donna Schmitt (Thomas), and Marlene Schmitt (James), her brother...
Helen Joanne (Douglas) Nosbisch
Oct 23, 2025
Helen Joanne Nosbisch (Douglas), age 81, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 3, 1943, in New Hampton, Iowa, Helen was the daughter of Bernard (Bud) and Gwen Douglas. Helen started school at the age of four, attending a one-room schoolhouse where she was taught by her aunt. The oldest of...
Marlene Ann Riley
Oct 15, 2025
Marlene Ann Riley was born April 21, 1936, in Stilson, Iowa, the daughter of Reu and Ann (Slagle) Terpstra. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1954. Marlene was married to Raymond Riley, on January 4, 1959; he preceded her in death on April 14, 2005. She worked at Rath Packing until their son, Tim, was born. Marlene took...
Leeann Kay Cooksey
Oct 15, 2025
Leeann Kay Cooksey (Breen) of Evansdale, IA, passed away peacefully in her sleep after bravely battling a long illness on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was 70 years old and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on December 11, 1954, to John and Audry (Wellman) Breen in Waterloo, IA, Leeann was a proud graduate of Waterloo West...
DeAnn Marie Davis
Oct 3, 2025
DeAnn (Carey) Davis, 47, of Waverly, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2025, in Hospice at Unity Point Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa, surrounded by her family.
DeAnn was born in 1978 in Waverly, Iowa. She was baptized at Holy Name Catholic Church in Shell Rock and grew up in the area. DeAnn attended WSR High School and later, Hawkeye Community College.
In...
Kaitlyn Louise Cross
Oct 1, 2025
Kaitlyn Louise Cross, age 17, of Traer, Iowa, passed away on October 1, 2025. Born on April 28, 2008, at MercyOne in Waterloo, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of Jeff and Reianna Cross.
Kaitlyn’s vibrant spirit shined brightly throughout her life. She embraced many passions, including shopping, gaming, and traveling with her mother. Their bond grew even deeper when Kaitlyn...
Norman Lee Primmer
Sep 30, 2025
Norman Lee Primmer of Dewar, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Unity Point Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old.
Born on July 18, 1940, in La Porte City, IA, he was the son of James and Lois (Burrows) Primmer. From a young age, he developed a passion for the outdoors, enjoying both hunting and...
Jeanne Lynn Latting
Sep 30, 2025
Jeanne Lynn (Rains) Latting was born June 16, 1951, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of John E. Rains and Virgina (Billings) Rains. While growing up, she attended Grace Brethren Church, where she played the piano and sang duets with her sister Janet in church services. Jeanne graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1969, and on April 21, 1973, she...
Dean Edward Bartels
Sep 27, 2025
Dean Edward Bartels was born June 27, 1944, in Elma, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Gladys (Lauck) Bartels. He graduated from Waterloo West High School with the class of 1963. After high school, Dean started working at John Deere in the foundry, and later moving to tractor cab, retiring after 29 years. After retirement, he worked for Lewis Armory....
Bruce Joseph Moudry
Sep 25, 2025
Bruce Joseph Moudry of Evansdale, IA, passed away in his happy place, “the big woods,” with his wife and twin brother by his side on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was 76 years old.
Bruce was born on March 23, 1949, in Cresco, IA, to Edward and Corrine (Kapler) Moudry. He was raised on a farm just outside of Protivin, IA,...
Robert Neil Knight
Sep 24, 2025
Robert Neil Knight, of Waterloo, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was 86 years old. There are no services at this time.
Edward Fischels
Sep 24, 2025
Edward Fischels, of Cedar Falls, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was 61 years old. There are no services at this time.
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